Maj Eric Hickernell from the 40th Flight Test Squadron flies an A-10C Thunderbolt II with Small-Diameter Bombs during a test near Eglin Air Force Base, Fla, Feb 9, 2022. The 96th Test Wing executes developmental tests of the A-10C, and improves its capability of carrying precision guided munitions and unguided munitions. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Tech. Sgt. John Raven)

Here we can see 16 Small Diameter Bombs on this A-10. As part of the A-10 Common Fleet Initiative this test integrating the BRU-61/A bomb rack transitions pylons from single weapon capacity to carrying four SDBs per position. The GPS guided, 250 lbs SDB can be released as far as 50 miles from its target. This gives the A-10 the stand off it needs to avoid many air defense systems and remain relevant well into the 2030s.

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